Science
Volcanoes & Earthquakes
Procedural
9–11 yrs
Earthquake-Resistant Design
抗震建筑设计
Description
Know that buildings can be designed to resist earthquakes, tsunami warning systems alert coastal communities, and communities prepare through evacuation plans and drills
Mastery Evidence
- Describe at least one feature that makes buildings more earthquake-resistant
- Explain how tsunami warning systems detect danger and alert communities
- Describe how communities prepare for earthquakes and eruptions through drills and evacuation plans
Assessment Prompt
If your child saw a documentary about earthquake-proof buildings in Japan, could they explain how engineers design buildings to withstand shaking and how tsunami warnings give people time to evacuate?
